tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post5689664609640506931..comments2024-03-28T10:11:22.191+00:00Comments on Shadows & Light: Scenes from Early AutumnSteve Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-86423652553626477892019-10-07T04:20:43.201+01:002019-10-07T04:20:43.201+01:00I love the leaf. You'd think in the land of th...I love the leaf. You'd think in the land of the maple leaves we would have plenty, but most of the "maple" (i.e. maple-shaped) leaves in our town are from Norway maples, a Euroasian import that is susceptible to a virus that leaves them with black splotches all over the leaves. Not very photogenic! Yours is MUCH better.<br /><br />Poor Olga! I can imagine her frustration. Great picture, though!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-11181861123355531672019-10-06T22:51:54.181+01:002019-10-06T22:51:54.181+01:00Good question about what else can we do.
So much!
...Good question about what else can we do.<br />So much!<br /> <br />Nice guide from the NYT: "How to Participate in Politics: Vote, Lobby [write, call], Show Up [includes smart protesting], Talk Politics, Donate Money, Run for Office"<br />www.nytimes.com/guides/year-of-living-better/how-to-participate-in-government<br /><br />Trump is coming to my town (Mpls) next week, and more people are expected to turn up in protest than to attend his rally. They've raised money to bring the Trump Baby balloon too! :)Frescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323129046492056942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-19885312372521400172019-10-06T19:16:40.766+01:002019-10-06T19:16:40.766+01:00I love your photos today...we can pressure our sen...I love your photos today...we can pressure our senators and congress people, work to uphold voting laws or reverse initiatives designed to curtail them. I'm not sure much will come of the current inquiry though I hope I am wrong.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-21955267403056984092019-10-06T18:31:43.671+01:002019-10-06T18:31:43.671+01:00Olga sounds delightful. Our Foxy loves barking at ...Olga sounds delightful. Our Foxy loves barking at the squirrels and will chase them. I have never known her to catch one haha.<br /><br /> I love the arch. I think that it is amazing how things built hundreds of years ago still stands while modern structures will fall with a harsh wind. <br /><br /> Michael Moore... not much that I can say about him because he does try to influence his documentaries. I quit watching him several years ago. I don't think that much will come of this impeachment inquiry. I can hope but then I think that Pence isn't much better... UGH. I will vote tho but not for the present administration. <br /><br /> I love the colors of the leaf. I wish I had some of those kind in my yard but ours are little tiny leaves that we never seem to get all of them up no matter how much we rake. I love Autumn. It is my all time favorite season.<br /><br /> Have an awesome week.. Take care.Beth Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103650100630485292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-6787462293038635012019-10-06T16:02:04.835+01:002019-10-06T16:02:04.835+01:00I don't think I could watch Michael Moore'...I don't think I could watch Michael Moore's movie. We're living the nightmare 24/7. Seeing the squirrel photo reminds me that my twin brother has befriended an injured young squirrel that has taken up residence in the redwood tree in his yard. The squirrel comes to visit everyday now, sits on the railing of his deck and enjoy the nuts and fruit Michael gives her. He's learned that her FAVORITE food is avocado. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-88287437963699965462019-10-06T16:01:53.288+01:002019-10-06T16:01:53.288+01:00I forgot to mention that I loved seeing your eveni...I forgot to mention that I loved seeing your evening primrose. Mine are still blossoming too. That arched wall really is quite interesting. That would look nice in front of my yard entrance. I'll bet Olga is really happy now after her long and barkable walk outside. She seems such a joy. You have a wonderful day, hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-86071057855205445562019-10-06T15:50:36.792+01:002019-10-06T15:50:36.792+01:00Nice feather find. I hunt for feathers, so I know ...Nice feather find. I hunt for feathers, so I know a fated feather when I see one. It wanted to be found my you.<br /><br />Dear Olga. She's Charlie Brown, and the squirrels are Lucy holding the football.Vivian Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12198077488226047493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-28101548664179788242019-10-06T15:28:35.423+01:002019-10-06T15:28:35.423+01:00I don't think there's anything we can do b...I don't think there's anything we can do besides voting and taking to the streets. and I don't see Americans taking to the streets anymore. we're too lazy.<br /><br />signs of fall here too and that's the only way to tell though we are supposed to have a cool front move in tomorrow to bring temps down to the 80s.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-20189379269282876732019-10-06T15:19:55.558+01:002019-10-06T15:19:55.558+01:00The politicians are not going to change the system...The politicians are not going to change the system to get better government . They don't want less power and they certainly don't want us to have more power.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-33885164613745356992019-10-06T14:06:17.132+01:002019-10-06T14:06:17.132+01:00The woman's question about Olga reminded me of...The woman's question about Olga reminded me of the time that one of my hens just would NOT stop cackling. Loudly. Lily finally said, "Mom, I think your chicken's broken." One does wonder what Olga would do if she ever got a squirrel. <br />I'll give that documentary about the retirees a go. Not so much the Michael Moore thing. It would only add fuel to my already-roaring fire. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-26264240873575901332019-10-06T12:55:29.053+01:002019-10-06T12:55:29.053+01:00YP: You are correct! I've never been good at t...YP: You are correct! I've never been good at telling those trees apart. I just changed it to chestnuts.<br /><br />Sharon: Whenever I hear of Winslow I always think of that Eagles song: "I was standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, such a fine sight to see..." Hope you finally got some sleep! I wouldn't blame you for bypassing Moore's movie.<br /><br />Padre: Thanks! I suppose Olga's desire for squirrels is a metaphor for so many of us, desiring yet uncertain how to achieve -- politically or otherwise!Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-29883253019629876432019-10-06T12:06:14.623+01:002019-10-06T12:06:14.623+01:00Fabulous Photos And Olga's Outing Was A Classi...Fabulous Photos And Olga's Outing Was A Classic - Her At The Wall Is A Perfect Metaphor For Politics - Enjoy The Week Ahead<br /><br />Cheers The Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488266642564760406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-81954014090801284982019-10-06T09:30:09.081+01:002019-10-06T09:30:09.081+01:00I'm sitting wide awake in a motel room in Wins...I'm sitting wide awake in a motel room in Winslow AZ after driving to New Mexico on Friday. Just a little weekend getaway but I ended up misjudging distance and had to spend this night a little further afield than I planned. Then to top things off, I can't seem to get to sleep. Might as well read some blogs! You have some great photos today. I love the close up of the chestnut with Olga in the background. And, don't you wonder what William Pitt would think if saw what was left of his home today. <br />Thinking about Moore's movie is depressing. I'm not sure I want to see it. Just reading the NY Times and watching the PBS news hour is depressing enough.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-24950766201265124512019-10-06T07:49:45.813+01:002019-10-06T07:49:45.813+01:00Picture 3 is not a horse chestnut husk. It looks l...Picture 3 is not a horse chestnut husk. It looks like a sweet chestnut husk to me and whereas horse chestnut seeds (conkers) are inedible, sweet chestnuts are delicious when roasted. Sweet chestnuts were introduced to Britain by The Romans as a nutritious food source.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.com